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Products from this company are shipped to: all countries globally and are located in: United Kingdom
About
Sophie Allport is a British homewares and lifestyle brand. The family business is based in Bourne in Lincolnshire. There are over 1,300 stockists internationally and the first shop was opened in Stamford, Lincolnshire in May 2017. Sophie is the designer and runs the business with her accountancy trained brother Jem. The are over 40 designs in the ever expanding range that are all inspired by the countryside and Sophie's love of nature.
There's a wide range of fabric designs that include: Flamingos, Bees, Chicken, Labrador, Cat, Hare, Swallow, Pheasant, Horses, Farm, Highland Stag, Garden Birds, Cheetah, Elephant, Woodland, Baking and limited edition festive collections. The fabrics can be bought by the metre but are also made into aprons (adult and child), oven gloves, tea towels, peg bags, napkins, hob covers, carrier bag holders, notice boards, ironing board covers, placemats, bags and lampshades to name but a few.
Sophie has also designed a stunning range of fine bone china that is decorated and finished in the UK in Stoke on Trent. Products include mugs (2 sizes), jugs (4 sizes), 10" dinner plates, 8" side plates, egg cups, cereal bowls, pasta bowls, cups & saucers (2 sizes), espresso cups, jam/honey jars, teapots (2 sizes), nibbles bowls and tea tidies. All the fine bone china comes in a smart gift box so makes great pressies!
Sophie Allport also sells a wide range of bags and accessories made from a variety of fabrics: cotton, oilcloth, faux leather and canvas. You'll find everything from wash bags, make up bags and oversized wallets to everyday shoulder bags and weekend bags. There is also an expanding range of products for children and pets and a goregous range of home fragrance.
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16/08/18
Sophie Allport Collaborates With the National Trust On New Woodland Collection
British homewares and lifestyle brand Sophie Allport has collaborated with the National Trust on a striking new collection. The Woodland collection celebrates woodland creatures and the mighty oak tree with acorn branches dotted between the red squirrels, deer, pheasants, hedgehogs and the occasional owl.
Sophie explained; “I was inspired to design the new Woodland range from my many visits to National Trust places, both as a child, and now with my young family. The collection reminds me of those magical happy times.”
The new range has 26 products including fine bone china mugs,jug and a tea bag tidy. There’s also a range of Sophie’s popular kitchen textiles including tea towel, apron, oven gloves and roller hand towel. Other products include a quirky Owl doorstop, ironing board cover and knitted statement cushion.
At least £10,000 will be donated to the National Trust from the sale of the Woodland collection, to support the charity with the ongoing conservation of the places in its care.
Clare Brown, Head of Brand Licensing for the National Trust, comments “The fact that Sophie’s collection is deeply rooted in her childhood experience of nature and the National Trust, shows how important it is that these places are protected for future generations.
With every itempurchased we can continue to ensure that our houses, garden, parks, coastline and countryside inspire children and families for many years to come.”
Prices start at £8.00 and will be available from sophieallport.com from 1st August 2018 or on 01778 560256.
Products in the Woodland Collection:
Tea towel, apron, roller hand towel, gauntlet, double oven gloves pot grab, circular hob cover, tea cosy, table runner, fabric placemat, napkins, notice board, owl door stop, chair pad, cushion, owl knitted cushion, owl keyring, folding shopper bag, everyday bag, peg bag, ironing board cover, fine bone china tea bag tidy, jug and three fine bone china mugs.
Editor notes
Media contact: Erica Jordan, Sophie Allport, erica@sophieallport.com
Pippa Rymer, Sophie Allport, pippa@sophieallport.com
Claire Beale, PR Officer, claire.beale@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Available from:
• www.sophieallport.com
• tel: 01778 560256
• From the two Sophie Allport shops:
o 26-27 High Street, Stamford, PE9 2AY
o The Barn, 29 King Street Industrial Estate, Langtoft, Nr Stamford, PE6 9NF
• A number of the 1,300 stockists of Sophie Allport worldwide
Sophie Allport
Sophie Allport is a British homewares and lifestyle brand with over 1,300 stockists internationally. Sophie runs the business with her brother Jem from their head office in Bourne, Lincolnshire. Her designs are inspired by nature and the countryside and range from Pugs, Pheasants and Chickens to Flamingos, Bees and Birds. Sophie Allport opened her first high street shop in Stamford in May 2017. For more information, see www.sophieallport.com
National Trust
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three people who saw the importance of our nation’s heritage and open spaces and wanted to preserve them for everyone to enjoy. More than 120 years later, these values are still at the heart of everything the conservation charity does.
Entirely independent of Government, the National Trust looks after more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 775 miles of coastline and hundreds of special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
More than 24 million people visit every year, and together with 5 million members and over 65,000 volunteers, they help to support the charity in its work to care for special places for ever, for everyone. For more information and ideas for great seasonal days out go to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
26/07/18
Save a tusk with a tea towel: Sophie Allport joins ZSL in the fight against illegal wildlife trade
ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and Sophie Allport are asking house-proud animal-lovers to help stop the illegal wildlife trade – from the comfort of their own home.
The international conservation charity and British designer have teamed up to bring a new homewares collection with a conscience to the high-street - developed to raise funds to support ZSL’s conservation of animals.
The collection named Animals of the Savannah, includes tea towels, mugs and candles, is a celebration of the wildlife ZSL has been working with for over 180 years.
Featuring new products inspired by animals of the Savannah, the collection includes cheetah and elephant print aprons, cushions, roller towels and wash bags, perfect for your home. Shoppers can purchase the beautiful new array of homeware products with the knowledge that their purchase is helping wildlife around the world.
Kathryn England, ZSL Head of Commercial says “Every year at least 120 tigers are killed for their body parts. Every day 60 elephants are killed for the ivory trade. Every five minutes at least one pangolin is killed for meat and medicines. The trade is causing a devastating effect on wildlife."
“ZSL works on conservation projects targeting the illegal wildlife trade across the world. We are on the ground training rangers, developing technology and engaging and supporting conservationist in 50 different countries.
“By supporting ZSL’s newest collaboration with Sophie Allport you are helping us put a spotlight on this trade and in turn supporting the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.”
Designer, Sophie Allport, says “The illegal wildlife trade is something that is close to my heart and supporting ZSL and their conservation projects is something everyone can now do through the range. I grew up visiting family in East Africa and it continues to be an inspiration to me.”
The animal themed range will highlight and raise funds for conservation projects across the world including targeting the illegal wildlife trade. Available in July, the collection features kitchen essentials including oven gloves, aprons, bowls and plates. Also available are folding shopping bags, lampshades, tea tidies and spoon rests, all sustainably sourced using quality materials.
Prices start at £8.00, shop now at shop.zsl.org or sophieallport.com
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